Saturday, March 10, 2007

I speak like the Queen of England.

Listening to: Wang Lee Hom // 不要害怕

Okay. Not really. But, I do speak and write decent English. So says the little being (who is a little red octopus, if you had to know) that dwells in the deepest, darkest corner of my subconscious mind.
But, I DO speak and write decent English. Save for a few occasions where I just couldn't be bothered about my grammar, my spelling, my verbs and my tenses.

The least could be said for my Mandarin speaking, writing and reading skills though. Yeesh, 10 years of learning Mandarin wasted just like that. I really need to retake Mandarin in college. That's one of the reasons why I want to attend Williams College, because they offer courses in Asian Studies. I could always major in music take that as a minor course there, but Berklee doesn't have Asian Studies. What a dilemma....ANYWAY. Back to the whole topic of English.

I admit, I may not be the best at English. Why wouldn't I be? I'm having trouble with English Literature! Let me tell you something about that, by the way. When someone who doesn't have an ounce of common sense or the ability to think critically, like me, is going to suffer with English Literature. Apparently, I still think too much like a Science student. Shows what good being in the Sub-Science stream did me.

I don't expect people to be able to speak or write English as well as J.K Rowling or J.R.R Tolkien. But, I would appreciate it if you didn't type LyK DiS.
Note, "LIKE THIS" is not typed as LyK DiS. How dare you insult one of the most respected languages in the world?! What an atrocity! I might just do you a favor and wring your neck for you before someone else does!

Or maybe not.

Here's an excerpt of what I would deem atrocious.
Warning. Do not continue reading if you think you know this person. I will not name names, because I'm still not capable of sinking to that level.

i dunnola..but ma bitchyness n jealousity has made things worst.
Number one.
I don't mind the whole Manglish thing going on as I do it myself.
But, please. Learn how to spell, thank you very much. Or, you could even learn how to form a proper sentence! Observe the changes when I apply the usage of proper terms and spelling.
I really don't know. But, my bitchy side and jealousy has just made things worse.
See. Look how I made that sentence all better.

Number two.
I just don't like the person who wrote that. Haha. I'm such a bitch. Love me and worship me.

Did I mention that I absolutely adore retail therapy?
This is most certainly obsession and/or inspiration taken to the next level.
Must. Learn. How. To. Be. More. Passionate. And. Versatile. When. I. Perform.
Thank you, Lee Hom!

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